Belgium adopts 'voluntary' use of Nutri-Score labelling system
Belgium is adopting the Nutri-Score nutrition labelling system introduced by France in 2017 following consultations with industry bodies.
View ArticleScandi Standard takes majority stake in organic chicken producer Rokkedahl Foods
Nordic meat group Scandi Standard has taken a majority stake in Denmark-based organic and free-range poultry producer Rokkedahl Foods for an undisclosed sum.
View ArticleGreenyard issues profit warning amid pricing pressures, listeria outbreak
Belgium-based vegetable supplier Greenyard has downgraded its outlook for full-year profits due to competition over pricing, the recent spell of hot weather in Europe and a listeria outbreak at its...
View Article2 Sisters expands Cavaghan & Gray plant after winning M&S contract
UK-based 2 Sisters Food Group is investing GBP7m (US$9m) in a prepared meals factory in the north-west of England after winning a "major contract" with retailer Marks and Spencer.
View ArticleEBRD takes stake in Lithuanian organic food firm Auga Group
The European Banks for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has become a shareholder in Lithiuania's Auga Group, one of Europe's largest organic agricultural producers.
View ArticleCitri&Co "integrates" lemon supplier Perales & Ferrer
Europe's largest citrus supplier, Citri&Co, has announced it is "integrating" Spain-based lemon supplier Perales & Ferrer into the group.
View ArticleSodiaal confirms talks to buy part of Synutra infant-formula plant
French dairy group Sodiaal is in discussions with Synutra to acquire part of the Chinese infant formula maker's activities at its production plant in Brittany.
View ArticleHochdorf lowers guidance following new production line delays
Switzerland-based dairy ingredients and infant-formula supplier Hochdorf has downgraded its forecast for the second half of the year.
View ArticleArla to build new innovation centre in Denmark as it reveals payout to...
Danish dairy giant Arla Foods has announced it is to build a new innovation centre in its home market focusing on the potential of whey.
View ArticleNew Products - Fonterra unveils Anchor Protein+ milk drink in NZ; Kraft Heinz...
This week's round-up of the most notable product development from the international food sector includes news of the first vegan Magnum ice creams and Lightlife Foods' launch into Canada.
View ArticleValio dairy co-operatives to merge to create company's largest shareholder
Finnish dairy company Valio has announced that two of its cooperatives, Osuuskunta ItäMaito and Osuuskunta Maitosuomi, are to merge.
View ArticleCarambar & Co enters exclusive merger talks for confectionery counterpart Lutti
France-based confectionery producer Carambar & Co. has entered exclusive talks with German group Katjes International over a possible merger with its Lutti brand.
View ArticleFinsbury Food Group acquires free-from baker Ultrapharm
UK bakery business Finsbury Food Group is to acquire free-from producer Ultrapharm.
View ArticleDairy firm Les Maitres Laitiers du Cotentin suspends contract with Synutra
France-based dairy cooperative Les Maîtres Laitiers du Cotentin (MLC) has suspended supplies to Chinese infant formula manufacturer Synutra due to what it says were "non-respect" of terms under the...
View ArticleUK sweet maker Crawford & Tilley saved by Paramount Retail
UK-based confectioner R Crawford (Northern) Ltd. has been bought out of administration by the Paramount Retail Group in a so-called pre-pack deal, safeguarding 35 jobs spread across two of the sweet...
View ArticleNew Products - Nomad Foods rolls out Birds Eye Veggie Bowls; Mars takes M&M's...
This week's round-up of the most notable product development from the international food sector includes news of a range of vegetarian meals from Birds Eye in the UK and Mars' confectionery brand...
View ArticleMarine Harvest and Angulas Aguinaga terminate five-year salmon partnership
Norway-based seafood giant Marine Harvest and Angulas Aguinaga of Spain have terminated a five-year-old partnership for the production and marketing of salmon products.
View ArticleOrior enters foodservice to-go market with 35% stake in Casualfood
Swiss fresh meats and pasta business Orior is entering the foodservice to-go market with a 35% stake in Germany-based Casualfood.
View ArticleGerman retailer Kaufland pulls 480 Unilever products in price spat
Germany-based supermarket chain Kaufland has pulled 480 products from its shelves manufactured by food giant Unilever after the Anglo-Dutch firm tried to "dramatically" increase prices.
View ArticleFrance's Valade Group acquired by investment firms
French fruit-based product company Valade Group has revealed local private-equity firm FnB and investor Agro Invest have taken a majority investment in the business.
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